Repair Cafe Fixers |Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Each week, Patch will be highlighting volunteer opportunities in the Lower Hudson Valley, courtesy of Volunteer New York!. This is a chance to help your community and be an opportunity to give back — perhaps in a way you didn't consider before.

This week, we are putting the spotlight on some opportunities in the Hudson Valley.

Repair Cafe Fixers and General Support

Are you friendly and handy with tools? The Repair Cafe needs you! The Repair Cafe is a community event where handy volunteers meet up with their neighbors to help fix their broken items at no cost. If you like to tinker with things, have a passion for keeping junk out of landfills, and you're compassionate, become a Repair Fixer! Spanish speakers and general event support volunteers are especially encouraged to sign up.
Date: 11/8 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; multiple opportunities
Organization: Rockland Conservation Service Corps
Location: Pomona

Food Pantry Volunteers

Volunteers can support the food pantry by sorting and organizing donated food items; stocking shelves; packing grocery bags and food boxes; unloading deliveries; distributing food to community members; greeting clients; maintaining inventory; and helping keep the pantry clean, organized, and welcoming for all guests.
Date: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; multiple opportunities
Organization: St. John Deliverance Tabernacle
Location: Nyack

Database Management Volunteers

Volunteers will provide administrative, data entry, and general clerical support on a consistent basis. Volunteers will be trained and provided with support; this is an ongoing position with a preference for volunteers who can commit at least two days per month (weekly preferred).
Date: Weekly; flexible schedule
Organization: NAMI Rockland
Location: Orangeburg

YoFiFest Volunteers

Now in its 14th year, the Yonkers Film Festival transforms the downtown Yonkers waterfront area into a tribute to all things film! Enthusiastic volunteers ages 16+ can serve as ushers and greeters; help with setup and breakdown; and assist with photography, videography, and marketing. Volunteers will have access to the screenings, workshops, and parties (ages 21+) when they're not working their shifts, and all volunteers will receive a T-shirt and provided with a meal and snacks.
Date: 11/6-11/15; multiple opportunities
Organization: YoFiFest Inc.
Location: Yonkers

Find a full list of opportunities at https://www.volunteernewyork.org.